Southport travel guide
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You're Going to Love Southport
With a population of 93,044, Southport is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Southport to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Southport
Where to Eat in Southport
If you’re looking for affordable options, Spago (7 Dicconson Terrace) and The Bar & Burger Co (Marine Parade Ocean Plaza) are great picks.
When to visit Southport
How to Get to Southport
Plane
When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Southport departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to London takes 1h 45m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.0 mile from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 45 miles and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 70 miles.
Airlines serving Southport
Where to stay in Southport
Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £168 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southport
Most booked hotels in Southport
Hiring a car in Southport
Hiring a car in Southport costs £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Southport.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 308 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.